Trade talks reportedly include Rajasthan Royals batter Yashasvi Jaiswal, while Tilak Varma emerges as a leading captaincy option if the all-rounder. Mumbai: Mumbai Indians batting coach Kieron Pollard defended his former team-mate Hardik Pandya for his struggles during the season as the leader and player. Hardik Pandya's days as captain of the Mumbai Indians are reportedly set to end as the franchise's think tank will review the poor season, where MI finished.